"Let them go."
After thinking for a moment, Sam finally decided to spare them.
The Spearow hadn't caused any casualties, and today was his very first day traveling in the Pokémon world. If he were asked to kill so many Pokémon right away, he truly couldn't bring himself to do it.
Tyranitar nodded. The sand dispersed, releasing the trapped Spearow and allowing them to flee.
It hadn't wanted to hurt them either.
Too weak.
The Spearow flock was far too weak.
Bullying the weak was not the habit of a desert tyrant.
"Thank you so much for what you did earlier."
After narrowly escaping death, Ash hurried over to thank Sam once he saw the Spearow disappear.
Only now did Ash clearly see Sam's appearance.
The young man before him was handsome, with black hair and a gentle smile that gave off an approachable air.
However, when Ash realized that this person was only a few years older than him yet vastly stronger, a sense of frustration inevitably rose in his heart.
Sam hadn't expected that the boy he saved from the Spearow would turn out to be Ash.
If Ash was here, then that meant,
Sam's gaze immediately fell on Pikachu in Ash's arms.
"Activate the Detection Eye."
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[Pokémon]: Pikachu
[Type]: Electric
[Strength]: ?????
[Potential]: ?????
Evaluation:
A mysterious Pokémon whose true strength cannot be determined. It may only be slightly stronger than a rookie Pokémon, or it may rival even mythical beings.
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The system's evaluation made Sam smile bitterly.
He hadn't expected that even the system couldn't detect Pikachu's strength.
As expected of the so-called "mascot god."
Pikachu's condition was extremely poor. Its body was covered in scratches, and it looked weak and exhausted.
If it wasn't sent to a Pokémon Center as soon as possible, it would likely suffer lasting injuries.
After Sam pointed this out, Ash immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.
After hurriedly thanking Sam once more, Ash hugged Pikachu tightly and sprinted toward the Pokémon Center in Viridian City.
Watching Ash disappear almost instantly, Sam couldn't help but feel envious.
Is this the legendary physique of the true protagonist?
Definitely not someone to mess with.
At some point, the dark clouds finally dispersed, and a rainbow appeared in the sky.
Sam looked up at the rainbow stretching across the heavens.
It was incredibly beautiful.
Unlike an ordinary rainbow after the rain, this one carried an indescribable sense of mystery.
"That is…?!"
A massive, multicolored bird slowly emerged from the rainbow, its wings beating with calm majesty.
Its presence was solemn and sacred, inspiring awe in anyone who looked upon it.
The moment Sam saw Ho-Oh, he felt as though his heart had been completely cleansed.
The helplessness of suddenly arriving in this world…
The confusion about the future…
All of it was swept away in an instant.
In its place was a quiet longing for a better tomorrow.
Looking up at Ho-Oh soaring through the sky, Sam smiled.
It was time for him to continue his journey.
Ho-Oh seemed to sense something as well.
It had originally come only to meet the chosen child, yet today it had discovered something unexpected.
Though not as pure as the chosen one, this boy possessed unwavering faith and a deep love for life.
An interesting human.
Perhaps they would meet again someday.
Sam also felt Ho-Oh's gaze.
He whispered to Tyranitar beside him,
"Did you see that, Tyranitar? That's Ho-Oh, the legendary Pokémon. One day, we'll become just as strong."
Tyranitar was also shaken by Ho-Oh's presence.
It hadn't expected such a powerful and mysterious existence to exist in this world.
Its blood surged, its fighting spirit ignited.
"Raaaar!"
It threw its head back and roared to the sky, declaring its challenge.
One day, it would defeat Ho-Oh.
"Let's go. It's time to head to Viridian City. If we're too late, the Pokémon Center will close."
For rookie Trainers, the Pokémon Center was always the first choice for lodging.
After all, not everyone had family conditions like Gary's, where money was no concern.
Although Sam's family background was decent, they couldn't afford to be extravagant.
Saving money while traveling was important. Raising Pokémon was a bottomless pit, and resources had to be spent carefully.
Besides, the accommodation at the Pokémon Center was quite good, it wasn't uncomfortable at all.
By the time Sam returned to Viridian City, night had already fallen.
Because Team Rocket had recently been causing trouble, patrols were noticeably more frequent on the streets.
Sam had already lost count of how many times he'd been stopped for ID checks.
Unlike the tense inspectors, Sam remained calm.
He knew that the ones causing trouble were merely low-level Team Rocket grunts. Anyone with even a bit of sense wouldn't dare stir up serious trouble in Viridian City.
After all,
Viridian City was Team Rocket's home turf.
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